Nursing home abuse and neglect put vulnerable residents at serious risk, leading to malnutrition, dehydration, infections, and preventable injuries. When facilities fail to provide adequate care, residents suffer, and families are left feeling helpless. Lack of supervision, improper medical treatment, and unsafe conditions can result in devastating harm. Understanding the warning signs, knowing your legal rights, and holding negligent facilities accountable are crucial steps in protecting your loved ones. Learn how to take action and seek justice.
February 28, 2025
3 min
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in nursing homes. Many falls are entirely preventable, but due to staff negligence, improper safety measures, and lack of supervision, residents suffer avoidable injuries every day.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we advocate for nursing home residents who have suffered broken bones, head trauma, and other severe injuries due to preventable falls.
✔ Lack of Supervision – Many residents require assistance when moving, but understaffed facilities fail to provide support.
✔ Cluttered Walkways – Hazards such as loose rugs, poor lighting, or misplaced furniture increase the risk of falls.
✔ Medication Side Effects – Some medications cause dizziness or low blood pressure, yet staff fail to monitor residents properly.
✔ Poorly Maintained Equipment – Faulty walkers, wheelchairs, or broken railings create dangerous conditions.
✔ Delayed Emergency Response – When residents fall, they need immediate help. Many nursing homes fail to provide timely assistance, worsening injuries.
✔ Hip Fractures – 80% of nursing home falls result in broken hips, leading to long-term disability.
✔ Head Trauma and Brain Injuries – Falls can cause severe concussions, brain bleeds, or even fatal trauma.
✔ Spinal Cord Injuries – A bad fall can result in permanent paralysis or mobility issues.
✔ Internal Bleeding – Elderly individuals are more prone to internal injuries, which can become fatal if untreated.
✔ Investigating Facility Safety Standards – Identifying failures in fall prevention protocols.
✔ Gathering Surveillance Footage – Proving how negligence contributed to a fall.
✔ Filing Claims for Negligence – Seeking compensation for injuries, suffering, and medical costs.
If your loved one was injured in a preventable nursing home fall, contact Michael Hill Trial Law today to discuss your case.
